Ophthalmic Technician (Float)

Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.•Inez, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting patients with various aspects of eyewear, from selection and fitting to lens recommendations and contact lens care. The Ophthalmic Technician will also be responsible for maintaining records, creating work orders for laboratory technicians, and performing basic medical triage and clerical tasks within a healthcare setting. Adherence to corporate compliance and HIPAA regulations is essential.

Requirements

Excellent business, communication, customer service and decision-making skills.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or Equivalent College Credit (60 Hours) preferred, or 2 years work experience as an Ophthalmic Technologist or similar position
Certification in Ophthalmic Technology or other related field preferred
Licensure with the Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers preferred.
Apprentice Licensure with the Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with selecting frames, measuring for eyeglasses, and coordinating frames with facial measurements and prescriptions.
Prepares work orders for optical laboratories.
Recommends specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit patient needs.
Assists patients with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses.
Determines clients' current lens prescriptions using lensometers or lens analyzers.
Operates related instruments or equipment as needed.
Maintains records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.
Instructs clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses.
Creates work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
Orders and purchases eyeglass frames, medical supplies, equipment, etc., as needed.
Obtains a patient's previous record or verifies a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Gathers medical information from patient histories.
Repairs or replaces broken eyeglass frames.
Adjusts or reshapes frames to fit patient.
Performs basic medical triage tasks.
Performs clerical work in medical settings.
Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.